Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

About CP Engineers

With over 40 years of industry leadership, CP Engineers delivers innovative solutions in site/civil, water/wastewater, municipal, MEP, and environmental engineering. Our diverse portfolio spans private, municipal, county, and regional clients—many of whom have partnered with us for decades.

Remote work flexibility, competitive compensation and benefits, and a supportive culture have helped CP earn Best Places to Work in NJ awards for three years straight and have driven strong employee retention.

CP Engineers is seeking a Controller to lead the firm’s accounting operations, financial reporting and internal controls in support of profitable project delivery and long‑term growth. This role serves as a key member of the leadership team, partnering closely with executive leadership and practice leaders to provide financial insight, strengthen operational performance and support strategic decision‑making.

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in professional services or engineering environments, with a strong understanding of project‑based accounting, revenue recognition and financial systems.

• Financial Leadership & Reporting:
  Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, month‑end close, reconciliations and GAAP‑compliant financial reporting. Deliver timely, accurate financial statements and performance dashboards (including utilization, realization, DSO and cash flow) to executive leadership.
• Project Accounting Oversight:
  Oversee job cost tracking, WIP, percent complete revenue recognition, billing and collections. Partner with project managers to improve billing cycles, reduce write‑offs and strengthen cash flow.
• Business Partnership & Strategy:
  Serve as a strategic partner to the President/CEO, Principals and practice leaders by providing financial insights, forecasting and scenario modeling to support growth and operational decisions, including strategic initiatives and potential acquisitions.
• Process Improvement & Controls:
  Maintain strong internal controls, policies and procedures. Continuously improve processes across budgeting, payroll, financial reporting and system utilization.
• Treasury & Cash Management:
  Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and financial planning to maintain liquidity and support growth.
• Systems & Data Integrity:
  Serve as business owner for financial and project accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Ajera), ensuring data accuracy, reporting consistency and efficiency.
• Team Leadership:
  Lead and mentor the accounting team across A/P, A/R, payroll, billing and general ledger functions, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• External Coordination & Compliance:
  Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors and financial institutions. Oversee audits, tax filings and insurance/bonding requirements.

$150,000‑$170,000

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership experience
• Prior experience as a Controller (or equivalent) within an engineering, architecture or professional services firm strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls and cash management
• Experience with project‑based accounting including WIP, revenue recognition, billing and job cost tracking
• Proficiency with financial/project accounting systems (Deltek Ajera preferred; similar systems acceptable)
• CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
• Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes and collaborate across a project‑based organization

• Hybrid/remote work flexibility
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition, professional license and association fee reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Support for employee work/life balance
• Training and development opportunities